He is completely done. His legs are shot. He can't do anything now except get run over as a blocker. He is nothing but a name and I don't know why people keep bringing him up. It was obvious last season that he no longer had it.

Hmm Dallas Clark or Sudfield? HUGE difference. I don't see why not let him have a chance in camp. I wouldn't pay much more than vet min though and no guaranteed money please. Have a feeling Pats will be looking hard at TE for the 2014 draft.

In 2011, Jake Ballard was Eli's most reliable target in regards to 1st downs or a security blanket (big plays went to cruz) and was one of high runner ups for an NFC Probowl appearance. The thing I like about Ballard is he's tough, smart, really tall (6'7) has that nice size, tough to tackle and routes in addition to hands are very good. If you can recall, Tom Coughlin was really pissed when we grabbed Jake because he knows how good a healthy Jake Ballard really is. This is one of the most underrated pickups of our offseason a year ago. Rob Gronkowski and Jake Ballard could still be the top 1 2 punch.

I don't think anybody is suggesting that Dallas Clark is the same player that he was in 2008-09; that is obviously not the case, and anybody suggesting that is delusional.

On the other hand some of the negative portrayals may be a bit over the top as well. Last year Clark did have 47 receptions and four touchdown receptions. While it is true that he just turned 34, it is also true that he is further removed from his wrist surgery.

Clark was never noted for his blocking, that is not and never has been his forte. The Patriots have plenty of other tight ends who are stronger in the blocking game than they are as a receiver. The Pats now have a hole at the position for a TE who has good pass catching skills. Because of that I think it would be worth at least considering Clark, or another veteran TE, and not so quickly write him off.

Signing him (or another vet) does not mean the team is depending on him this season; all it does is fill a spot on the 90-man roster and give the team an opportunity to better evaluate him during training camp.

I'd bring him in. Sudfield might not have been drafted for a reason. NOT saying he can't be a contributor but younger does not mean better. Let them compete and may let the best player win. Or maybe neither of them make the roster. Just not into this whole go with the younger play regardless thing. Margin of error for winning a championship is so small. If ravens go younger instead of going with Jacoby Jones maybe Pats are talking repeat right now.